General Hospital
ABC Announces November Sweeps Preview For General Hospital!
ABC issued their official press releases for tune-in for their top daytime and primetime shows during the key November Sweeps ratings period! Here is what the alphabet network had to say about what is to come in Port Charles!
“November is about family on ABC’s General Hospital, with family secrets that will change what everyone thought to be true, and includes a bittersweet goodbye. The Quartermaine, Scorpio and Corinthos families are shocked as loved ones return in body and in spirit. The truth is revealed about the mysterious Duke Lavery, while Patrick tries to move on with his life. The Quartermaines’ Thanksgiving tradition continues as they give thanks for all that is involved in being a family – the good, the bad and everything in between…the circle of life. The November storylines coincide with the surprising return of fan favorite Sean Kanan. General Hospital airs Monday through Friday (2:00-3:00 p.m., ET).”
So soapers, what are you most excited to see come November on GH? Let us know!
Breaking News
REPORT: Nicholas Chavez Not Returning to General Hospital
For those who were holding out hope that Daytime Emmy winner and fan favorite, Nicholas Chavez would be returning to General Hospital after filming his leading role in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters anthology, it looks like those hopes have been dashed.
According to a report from TV Line, although unconfirmed from General Hospital or a representative for Chavez, the actor will not reprise his role as Spencer Cassadine on the long-running ABC soap opera and continue the love story of Sprina opposite Tabyana Ali (Trina, GH).
Chavez was cast as Lyle Menendez over the the summer of 2023 for the second season of Murphy’s limited Monsters series on Netflix. In the upcoming season, the series will focus on the the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the two well-to-do Beverly Hills brothers accused of murdering their parents in 1989.
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After word from Chavez casting was revealed, GH fans were concerned over the fate of the Sprina story, a spokesperson for GH shared, “We support Nicholas’ endeavors and look forward to having him return to General Hospital once this project is wrapped.”
In story, the series “killed off” Spencer when he went overboard with Esme to the steely waters below after being injected with a drug, thanks to Esme and falling into the Seine River in France. However, his body was never recovered, and believed to have drowned or washed away. Thus, leaving an opening for Spencer to return in the form of Chavez or be recast down the line.
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TV Line shared that ‘multiple sources’ are confirming that Chavez is not returning to the ABC soap opera, which is what many had suspected might be the case once he left for this major starring role in a Ryan Murphy project. Chavez has been relatively quiet on social media for months.
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The Michael Fairman Channel spoke with Nicholas Chavez for a virtual interview when he first joined the show in 2021, and spoke to him right after when he won the Daytime Emmy in 2022 – you can see those below.
No word yet on when Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story will debut on Netflix, but it is assumed later this year.
So, what do you think about the news of Nicholas Chavez not returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital? Comment below.
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Jack Wagner Open to Making an Appearance in ‘Melrose Place’ Reboot and Shares, “You Never Really Die on a Soap”
With the Melrose Place revival the talk of the town, now Jack Wagner (ex-Frisco, GH, ex-Nick, B&B and ex-Peter Burns, MP) has weighed-in on it and if he would show up in the new series if it should find a home.
Currently, CBS Studios is developing a reboot starring Heather Locklear, Daphne Zuniga and Laura Leighton. But what is Dr. Peter Burns were to show up alive?
As those who saw the end of the original MP know, Peter and Amanda (Locklear) faked their deaths and then tied the knot with Peter on a beach, supposedly in a “happily ever after” scenario.
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Speaking with PEOPLE, Wagner expressed, what we all know who watch the soaps, that no one is never, ever really gone for good. Jack expressed, “You never really die on a soap, right? How they unfold those two characters (Peter and Amanda), it’d be fantastic how they sort of tell that story.”
Wagner added, “That was a great finale to be included in, especially with Heather. If I’m asked to come back, I’d absolutely entertain that.”
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The original Melrose Place aired for seven seasons from 1992 to 1999. The story featured the residents of an apartment complex, whose lives were intertwined. Eventually Wagner and Heather Locklear dated fro 2007-2011.
As previously reported, the new Melrose Place share that some of original neighbors and friends reunite after a death. The loglines add, “The pressure cooker of a reunion soon uncovers old traumas, rekindles old romances, reignites old resentments, and reveals new secrets… throwing our characters into chaotic drama that’s reminiscent of the past, but with a much more modern perspective.”
So, would you like to see Jack Wagner return as Dr. Peter Burns on Melrose Place, or Frisco Jones on GH, or both? Comment below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Brook Lynn and Chase Have Their Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
On General Hospital, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) both were treated to Bachelorette and Bachelor parties to shake off any of those pre-wedding jitters. At The Savoy, the ladies have a touching and fun time with Brook Lynn.
The bride-to-be gives a speech to thank everyone for coming, while Lois lets everyone know to try the signature cocktail the “Brooklynn Chaser”, which gets everybody eventually and mostly, drunk.
When Tracy (Jane Elliot) questions Lois (Rena Sofer) as to why there is no music for the party, Lois realizes she forgot, and somehow, who does she call to the rescue? Spinelli (Bradford Anderson)! Saving the day, he winds up playing some tunes and later gets on the dance floor to ‘shake it off’ with the gals.
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Lois makes a speech as the mother of the bride, and shares how proud she is of the woman Brook Lynn has become. Wedding games begin, including one of “hot potato” with a wedding bouquet.
When it’s time for the “Silly Poses” section of the party, Spinelli has now morphed from DJ to staff photographer taking memorable photos of the ladies to remember the evening by.
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The best part of the event, was when Brook Lynn tries to get her grandmother Tracy out on the dance floor, which, at first, she refuses. After several of the guests bust a move, a tipsy Tracy joins the dance party after Joss mentions that if her grandmother Bobbie was here, she would dance. Tracy says “she agrees” and begins to cut a rug on the floor, much to the delight of the other women.
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In the final moments, a tipsy Joss and Kristina (Kate Mansi) have a confrontation about Sonny, and Joss lets Kristina in more on Sonny’s behavior, which looks to have clued in Kristina a bit more as to how something is way off about her dad.
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Across town at the Hatchett Bar, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and the men with the exception of Anna (Finola Hughes) and Jordan (Tanisha Harper), all attend Chase’s Bachelor Party where throwing hatchets into a dart board for supremacy is the order of the day. Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Ned (Wally Kurth) get into some words over ELQ, while Dante makes a toast to his police partner, Chase.
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Suddenly Dex (Evan Hofer) shows up. Chase thanks Dex for coming, but Dex gets some dirty looks from other cops on the force. Dante gives Chase his present, which is a signed baseball by the Boston Red Sox.
Ned (Wally Kurth) makes a speech that although no one is good enough for his daughter, Brook Lynn, Chase has come closer than anyone has, so welcome to the family. Running in at the end is Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez), who just left Brook Lynn’s party, and she toasts her singing partner, Chase, and to the great man that he is.
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What did you think of Brook Lynn and Chase’s pre-wedding celebrations? What was your favorite moment? Comment below.
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The return of Sean Kanan is no secret. There is no talk in the release about a farewell to Edward Quartermaine/John Ingle.
Is it me or doesn’t the press release state a “bittersweet goodbye”?
It mentions “a bittersweet goodbye” which is obviously the farewell to Edward.
So of course you will bring Ryan Lavery from All My Children in to meet his “Uncle”? Cameron Mathison would be a shoe in.
Oh dear God I hope not. Of all the characters they could bring on Ryan Lavery is at the bottom of my list. Sorry. Now David Hayward I could get into.
I so agree! Ryan Lavery is not even ON my list. The show isn’t big enough for him. 🙂 Half the cast would have to go, to make room for RYAN. I pray that thought will never enter their minds. His arrival just might ruin the show for good.
The only way I would want to see Ryass Lavery on General Hospital would be pieces, as an organ donor. Not that anyone would want his brain – unless some zombie-snacking was in order.
There has never been a worse, show-eating character anywhere, and that’s saying something when you think of Sonny Corinthos, Jason Morgan, Phyllis Newman, or Victor Newman. Lavery is still the King of the Douche.
LOL! ITA!
This show is so good, that I think Gloria Monty must be smiling down from heaven. The writing is amazing and the actors bring it all to life so wonderfully. It is quite literally the Best show on Daytime.
I respectfully disagree wholeheartedly. Gloria Monty ran a show where the bad guys paid for their crimes, and were not the reigning heroes of the show. Under her watch, villains and murderers were not made into the misunderstood good guys. The moral compass of GH has been missing since Claire Labine left the building. How I long for the heart and humanity she wrote the show with!!
So basically what you are saying is the mob members should all get what they have coming to them. Given the Mob is basically seen as being the bad guys. So Jason deserved to die, as did Joe Jr, and likewise Sonny and Duke as well.
I don’t really care how they leave the show…as long as they do. They could ride off on the back of a coffee truck with a mariachi band, they could fall off the docks, they could go in a yellow Submarine for all I care. For all of us fans who have waited for the REAL GH to come back, I would say we have been more than patient. It has been SIXTEEN long, agonizing, shoot-out filled, bullet riddled, blood drenched misogynistic years of the Sonny and Jason Show. Those of you who have liked or enjoyed that….I say youve had it for more than long enough. Now it’s time to move on, and restore the show before its 50th anniversary and hopefully well beyond!
I hope to see more Liz she is my fav… & if I don’t see her then I don’t watch!!! I hope something good 4 her to come…
I watch, but I agree…I want more Liz! I want a strong story line for her, and a strong man in her life now that Jason and Lucky are gone!
You don’t see the lying slut and then you don’t watch. Who cares. Obviously you are not a soap fan.
Lying sluts are a soap staple. I like Liz a lot. Is she perfect? No, but that’s why I watch. Do I watch when she’s not on? Of course. Not one character does a show make. Heaven forbid we go back to the days of 3 characters as a constant presence on our screens. I hope Liz finds herself a good man.
The return of A J and maybe Jason and Robin.
Jason recast!!!
please recast for character Jason and I agree with M.B. here!!!!
Robin’s return just in time for Thanksgiving would be so awesome!!! I miss her and Patrick being together!!! I already miss Jason too even though I know he won’t be back for a little while I hope sooner than later…Another Thanksgiving blessing would be some great news and or happiness for LuLu & Dante as well as for Ms. Elizabeth!!! You all are doing an awesome job keep up the great work with the other story lines!!!
I agree with you,Ta’she.. I miss Jason when I watched him and vanished once more time after that I’ve tears from my eyes when Steve Burton left there. that reminded me miss my real life dad gone in 2005 🙁
Please let Alan come back before Edward’s funeral.
Alan is sure to make an appearance “in spirit” for Edward’s funeral. (I hope!)
But if they want ratings: Bring Trevor St. John on as Victor!!
Agree on both counts!
I agree please bring Trevor St John as Victor to GH. That handsome man is so missed on my screen that it is painful sometime not seeing him as Todd. I have accepted that Roger’s version of Todd is who the TPTB wanted. But I myself loved Trevor and accepted him as Todd and was grateful for the years of entertainment he gave as an actor in his role of Todd. What I loved the most was he did not play him as a cartoon character that I personally see Todd as today.
oh my god momma gloria must be smiling from heaven, g.h. rocks bring back laura , lucky and ethen, nick. spencer baby jake. thank you ron, frank and annie for saving our soap.
The show is fantastic, the writing is suberb. I like that Jason’s body was not found so that is being left open; either for recast or Steve to return at a later date. Something needs to be adcded about John Ingles passing; a Memorial written in or something. To just go on without saying or doing something out of respect and honor for his part in GH is not right at all! And please no pairing of Sam and John. OMGosh no way. His place and heart should stay with Natalie and their child. Get rid of Duke Lavery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Debbie,
We all have to remember that these are human beings behind the writers/characters, and they had to go through their own grief process when John died. I’m not sure what GH’s write-to-tape ratio is, but I’d be willing to bet that it’s already been taped-and when we DO see it, it will be something that does John/Edward proud…
The return of Kimberly McCallaugh ( Robin)
That would be awesome the return of robin ….
That’s a nice thanksgiving to be thankful for …….
so back when Luke ran over little Jake it was hinted that all was not as it seemed … since i believe AJ is the force behind all the Duke and Jerry evil … i wonder if AJ is behind that too .. he never forgave Jason for taking Michael away …
those are good points to ponder !
Don’t know why ABC and GH think fans are happy with the return of Sean Kanan. I AM NOT
I have to agree. I never liked his character
Omg !!!in not happy either imagine he comes back as jason …..I totally agree with you …
karen i agree who cares about the return of sean kanan
he or no one could ever replace steve burton as jason
i say to ABC GET RID OF DUKE LAVERY ASAP!!! the sooner the better
he is stiff, boring, creepy and he killed off one of a favorites jason or did he?
no matter he needs to go i say go no and do not return
Is there any chance Elizabeth, Patrick or Maxie will have a story for November?
hope so. I love all 3.
There are only two Quartermaines left, how can they do Thanksgiving??
There are three left after Edward’s passing– Monica, Tracy and Michael. Plus, one more wee one will be revealed, and another one is returning (AJ). Also, Ned may not be on the show–at least not YET–but he is a Q too (Brooklyn also, but I am not so sure we’ll see her), as is Skye, via adoption. And perhaps, the ghost of another?
–based on what I read at generalhospitalhappenings
I’m just thrilled Monica & Tracy are finally getting some airtime and storylines! Love those two no matter who they share scenes with, but especially when they share scenes together. The Quartermaines are GH and it sounfs like we’ll be treated to more Q time.
I am most excited to see Quartermaine family and friends return for appearances on GH – probably for “Edward Q” played by the late “John Ingle’s” funeral. It will be a very sad episode or episodes, since John Ingle just passed away recently, but we know he is at peace in Heaven with his real beautiful wife. We should see Skye, Ned, AJ and dear Alan in “spirit”!!!!! Perhaps even Brooklyn will make an appearance, her mother Lois – and some other actors who are related to Mr. Q by marriage. Should be a very exciting, although somewhat sad, time for Port Charles.
They will probably have two funerals for Edward and Jason ….
Meanwhile monica makes a call someone comes back I think its AJ UNLESS THEY RECAST HIM AS JASON ….TIME WILL TELL ….WAIT AND SEE …
So far Jason is presumed dead but I think he is still alive. The Q’s may have a memorial service for Jason since they have not found his body. A J comes back as himself – as we now know – and wants to get to know his son – Michael better. If they decide to recast Jason, I wonder who it will be. Steve Burton plans to come back to Pt Charles on some occasions – the future of Jason and GH should prove to be very interesting!!!!!!
I certainly would not mind a Jason recast. Hopefully with someone who has chemistry with Kelly because despite the love scenes that had some fans in raptures over, Steve and Kelly were a big dud. Character-wise, Jason had lots more chemistry with Brenda than with Sam.
I will be glad to see the end/back of Duke Lavery. He is creepy and totally lacking in credibility. I am really surprised Luke isn’t already using his contacts in Europe to find out about Duke’s activities in recent years.
I am not looking forward to a return of Jerry Jax, especially as a bad boy love interest for Alexis who deserves better than Jerry. I’d much prefer to see Ned come back and sweep her off her feet. Or how about a return visit from Rick. Recast that role with someone delicious and see what happens. Too bad they used Richard Steinmetz as Joe Jr. because he would have been a credible recast of Rick. I hate it that RS is off the show. He had incredibly hot chemistry with Tracy/Jane.
OK. When is Lucy Coe coming to town to take over Crimson?
Do we really have to revisit the Franco crap? That was the most awful character ever conceived for the show. I can’t even bear to watch the actor any more because of that repulsive degenerate character.
I will be glad to see that back of NuKristina. If we are getting a Starr-Trey pairing I can buy into that because there is chemistry there.
How soon will Connie be put in a straight jacket? Maybe she can share a room with Heather.
Duke is a douche I think the writers waiting to see ratings then they will see if he stays ….I don’t like duke @ all.
I don’t think dam willl have Chemistry with Sean (AJ) as jason …she has more Chemistry with John then anyone .they were together on port Charles ….
they have insane chemistry ….LOL LOL LMFAO ABOUT STRAIGHT JACKET YOU ARE FUNNY ….RIGHT ABOUT STARR AND TREY I AGREE …..
I hope both Robin and Jason come back. I really miss Robin and Patrick together.Jason needs to come back and be with sam and his son and fight off AJ
Jason is alive in Europe getting the dirt on Duke Lavery. He will come back and save the day. Sam will discover hes alive & help him
How can Jason be alive? He was dead long before he got shot at the docks. I swear I haven’t seen that man act “alive” in years.
And Jason has Duke beat for murders and all along bad guy behavior. And at least Duke doesn’t wear the same teeshirt and jeans for years on end. PEEE UUUU…..
there was a scene between Tracy & Luke where they said noone ever dies in Port Charles.Jason is too important a character to kill off.These writers are not stupid
Glad they’ll have something for John Ingle’s passing. I’m sure there will be lots of flashbacks and people coming back (in reality or spiritually) for it which will be nice. Also happy about the Q Thanksgiving tradition. It’s nice to see some things come back. Not sure I really care about SK, aka AJ, coming back AGAIN, but it is what it is and we’ll just have to see who knew he was alive and what he’s been up to. I certainly hope there is LESS Sam now. I’m sick and tired of her, eventhough I do like her with McBain. Actually, I’m sick of all the Davis girls. I’m also glad Jason fell into the harbor. Hopefully IF he comes back/is found alive, he’ll actually have his brain back and maybe even Jake with him. I’m certain Robin won’t be back until Patrick has finally moved on or gotten comfortable with dating – it is a soap after all. I want Elizabeth to have a good story possibly with her father coming to town. Luke can leave town and stay gone with Lucky. Duke can have Anna because I always loved them together but this time she can stay police commissioner and have to deal with her love for him and his being the real mob boss. You know – good girl, bad boy – classic love story for soaps! Loved Anna-Duke; Loved Liz-Jason. Tha’s what I’d like – you asked. LOL
bring back Jason!! Or replace him. General hospital is not the same without him!!!! I’m going to stop watching unless you bring him back.